Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond (Exam SY0-601), 6th Edition PDF

Fully updated computer security essentials—mapped to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam

Learn IT security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the objectives for the latest release of CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-601. This thoroughly revised, full-color textbook covers how to secure hardware, systems, and software. It addresses new threats and cloud environments, and provides additional coverage of governance, risk, compliance, and much more. Written by a team of highly respected security educators, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601) will help you become a CompTIA-certified computer security expert while also preparing you for a successful career.

Find out how to:

• Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security

• Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)

• Secure remote access, wireless networks, and virtual private networks (VPNs)

• Authenticate users and lock down mobile devices

• Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications

• Prevent network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing

• Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits

• Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security

• Explore secure software development requirements

• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity measures

• Handle computer forensics and incident response

• Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues

Online content features:

• Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter or exam objective

Each chapter includes:

• Learning objectives

• Real-world examples

• Try This! and Cross Check exercises

• Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings

• Exam Tips

• End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects

Author: Dr. Wm. Arthur Conklin, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GICSP, GRID, GCIP, GCFA, GCIA, GCDA, CSSLP, CRISC , Dr. Gregory White, Chuck Cothren, CISSP, Roger L. Davis, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Dwayne Williams, CISSP, CASP